Thread by @TaylorLakhryst

Thread #2 below about the @cityofwinnipeg “Corporate Advertising Policy.” A 🧵, the story.

See the start of the first thread here:

https://twitter.com/taylorlakhryst/status/1522627373107007488

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3.2.e: "Only appear in reputable publications." How is it defined? Opinions: not part of #diversity & inclusion. Reputable is an opinion.

Ex: @energy106fm affirmed values & visions to be “one of the strongest media allies to the #LGBTQ community."

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Before that, #Energy hired Dave Wheeler, a host released from his last radio position. The release was due to #transphobic #comments after receiving suspensions for racist comments.

Does @cityofwinnipeg define @energy106fm as reputable?

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Dave defended his actions & did not apologize to the #trans community. He then got employed by Evanov Communications, the parent of @energy106fm.

Does @cityofwinnipeg define Evanov Communications as reputable?

How does #Winnipeg define reputable?

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Evanov enabled & amplified harm to vulnerable communities while masquerading as allies. How does #Winnipeg measure their reputation if they aren't advertising hate? Any #business worth its salt is more intelligent than that.

Are they reputable?

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You received calls to action about the consequence of organizations like this. You’ve gotten asked to speak up about the responsibility to be part of a corporate #community.

I’ve advocated against this radio group for amplifying harm in #Winnipeg.

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For 18+ mths, I've faced harassment, doxing & threats. Daily I survive allegations of being a pedo. My pre-transition name is similar to a convicted one.

Bigotry is about control, not truth. This is on #Winnipeg to fix, not its vulnerable to bear.

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I bear this DAILY from the same #network of abusers who sang praises for @energy106fm, Jasmine, Tyler & Dave.

I fundraise & volunteer. Organizations I show engagement with have these same abusers brigade them w/ defamation.

Is #Energy reputable?

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See, @energy106fm knows of this & has gotten called to action to be "allies." They ignored & deleted those requests. If Evanov isn't promoting, "Keep calling Taylor a pedo! A neighbourhood smooth-brain might cull her for us!" - is Evanov reputable?

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Evanov platforming a hateful position caused harm to our #2SLGBTQIA+ community. It has also caused damage and abuse to other organizations inside #Winnipeg & #Canada.

This #policy focuses on the words & concepts, not the who's & the consequences.

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For the record, "Why don't I get @wpgpolice involved?"

They suggested that I'm on my own. They will not use their platform to intervene & they won't act unless victims are dead. @rcmpmb once suggested to me that #winnipegpolice was being lazy.

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That's on #Winnipeg. @wpgpolice is part of hundreds, if not thousands, of hate-based messages against me from this network. Those include a recommendation that I get dismembered & put on public display. @energy106fm has also been in those messages.

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BUT, @wpgpolice is going to wear performative #pride badges in a month, right? No different than how @energy106fm covered their bigotry too.

Would @cityofwinnipeg define #winnipegpolice as reputable, @MarkusAChambers ?

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Someone representing Craig from @themarugroup got on the bandwagon w/ these abusers. I observed hints they might include one of #Winnipeg's former cops, not like @wpgpolice cares.

@WpgPoliceHarm might. I figured #winnipegpolice would investigate.

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"Craig" spewed #transphobia until realizing they used a business-facing account. @themarugroup has an eloquent statement re: zero-tolerance against discrimination. I spoke to their CPO about (an unmet) reconciliation.

Is Maru defined as reputable?

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>50% of consumers want it but only ~11% of #businesses act against discrimination. Responsibilities do not get met. @Wpg_Goldeyes ignore & censor despite seeing abuse. @cityofwinnipeg hardly acts when called to act.

Are these businesses reputable?

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Environmental, social, and governance criteria are standards that socially-conscious investors use for screening. As a @PrideatWorkCAN partner, it is responsible to expect @cityofwinnipeg advertisers to #share those values.

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A uniquely-Canadian workplace audit of 35+ questions is offered by @PrideatWorkCAN. It is reliable advertisers & their parents use it to show they meet @cityofwinnipeg ESG criteria. It would serve the community to post #Winnipeg's criteria online.

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Apply tangible metrics to your requirements & decisions. Don't rely on #people that you hope to know what's best.

If an applicant passes, they don't need to #share an audit for two years from the application deadline. They showed the good things.

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If an applicant fails, that organization gets disqualified from applications for one year - i.e. time to improve.

Display #partnerships for advertisers on the @cityofwinnipeg website. Give extra incentive to meet or exceed #Winnipeg ESG criteria.

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Think of the corporate recognition #Winnipeg can receive for its proactiveness! Vulnerable communities are under siege at an increasing & more violent rate.

Violent hate crimes like homicides against #trans #people continue to increase worldwide.

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There is a siege against the #2SLGBTQIA+ #community & especially against #trans youth. Bills & policies pursue trans erasure in every direction around @cityofwinnipeg. Hate especially does not observe borders and attacks all vulnerable communities.

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As of the 2021 census, approximately 0.34% of #Manitobans 15 and older are #trans or non-binary. ~3,620 #people. Do you want your policies to intervene & support #Winnipeg's vulnerable people, or be so toothless it lets fascism continue to bury us?

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Thread #3 about the @cityofwinnipeg “Corporate Advertising Policy” continues here:

https://twitter.com/TaylorLakhryst/status/1522627964680114176

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